Director, Division of Drinking Water

State of Utah•Salt Lake City, UT

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Department of Environmental Quality is seeking a strategic Division Director to lead the Division of Drinking Water and protect public health across Utah. Reporting directly to the Commissioner of the Department of Environmental Quality, the director oversees a team of approximately 55 professionals, manages state drinking water programs and funding, and helps shape water policy with elected officials and stakeholders statewide. The director exercises considerable discretion and judgment in fulfilling the division’s mission to promote and protect the quality of the state’s public drinking water supplies. The role includes managing the division’s budget, supporting the Drinking Water Board, and coordinating with state, federal, interstate, public, and private organizations. This is a full-time position with a hybrid work arrangement, based at 195 North 1950 West, Salt Lake City, Utah. The position is eligible for a full benefits package. The posted salary range is $60.61–$100.15 per hour. Applicants must pass a criminal history check; no drug test is required.

Requirements

A four-year degree or higher.
A degree from an accredited college or university in physical or biological science, engineering, a related field, or law, as specified by Utah Code 19-1-1-105-3.
Ability to think strategically, anticipate needs, and execute a strategic plan effectively.
Ability to work with stakeholders who have competing interests.
Ability to communicate complex information and ideas effectively.
Ability to build healthy relationships within and outside an agency.
Proven leadership abilities, including leading through change and listening and learning from others.
Experience managing budgets.
Experience working with elected officials and the legislative process.
Experience working with public and private sectors on difficult and complex policy issues.
Experience supervising personnel, including hiring, assigning workloads, delegating, recognizing accomplishments, training, evaluating performance, and initiating corrective or disciplinary actions.
Experience improving organizational performance.
Successful completion of a criminal history check.
Compliance with the Driver Eligibility standards referenced in the posting.

Nice To Haves

Executive experience working in an environmental program, preferably one related to drinking water.

Responsibilities

Exercise discretion, judgment, and decision-making to fulfill the division’s mission.
Develop and administer programs to promote and protect the quality of public drinking water supplies in Utah.
Manage and monitor the division’s budget to ensure adequate resources for its mission.
Work with elected officials to support the development of drinking water laws and oversee implementation of those laws.
Direct approximately 55 professional, technical, and administrative employees.
Advise, consult, and cooperate with state and federal agencies, interstate agencies, affected groups, political subdivisions, and public water systems.
Support the Drinking Water Board in developing rules that implement applicable statutes and in administering the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund.